{"product_id":"poly-mda200-headset-communications-hub-400121","title":"Poly MDA200 Headset Communications Hub","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePoly MDA200 Headset Communications Hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Poly MDA200 Headset Communications Hub is an audio switcher that allows a compatible USB headset to be shared between a computer and a traditional desk phone. Separate computer and telephone controls make it easy to select the required audio source, helping users manage softphone and desk-phone communications from one headset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Headset for Computer and Desk Phone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDA200 is designed for workplaces transitioning from conventional desk phones to computer-based unified communications. Instead of maintaining separate headsets for each device, users can connect one supported corded USB headset or wireless-headset USB adapter and switch it between their computer and desk phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Source Switching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated computer and desk-phone talk buttons provide direct control over the active audio channel. If a call arrives on the other device, the user can place the current audio channel on hold and switch to the incoming call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDA200 switches between the two connected sources; it does not combine the computer and desk-phone calls into a conference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated Computer and Desk-Phone Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eComputer talk button selects the connected PC or softphone audio channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDesk-phone talk button selects the telephone audio channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIlluminated buttons indicate incoming, active and held calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eConfiguration switch helps match the hub to different telephone wiring arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSeparate listening and speaking volume controls support desk-phone audio adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupports Corded and Wireless USB Headsets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headset port accepts selected Plantronics corded USB headsets and supported USB wireless adapters. This allows users to choose an appropriate corded, DECT or Bluetooth headset configuration while retaining access to both computer and telephone audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Plantronics H-Series Quick Disconnect headsets may require a separately available compatible DA Series USB adapter before they can be connected to the MDA200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesk-Phone Connection Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied telephone interface cable connects the MDA200 to a compatible desk phone. Three general desk-phone operating configurations are supported:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#444444\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eConnection Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eStandard Telephone Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eConnects through the phone’s handset interface; the handset must normally be lifted and replaced manually.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eElectronic Hook Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eA separately available phone-specific EHS cable enables remote answer and end-call control on compatible telephones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eHL10 Handset Lifter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe optional HL10 mechanically lifts the handset for remote call control and requires the separately available MDA200 power supply.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftphone Call Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a supported softphone and compatible Plantronics software, users can answer or end computer calls through supported headset controls. Without the required integration, calls can still be managed using the softphone interface and the MDA200 computer talk button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWideband and Stereo Audio Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDA200 supports wideband and stereo computer audio when used with an appropriate headset and compatible application. Actual desk-phone audio quality remains dependent on the connected telephone, telephone network and headset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eShares one compatible USB headset between a computer and desk phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports selected corded USB headsets and wireless-headset USB adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProvides separate computer and desk-phone talk buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAllows users to place one audio channel on hold and switch to the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUses illuminated controls to indicate incoming, active and held calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports wideband and stereo computer audio with compatible equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProvides adjustable desk-phone listening and speaking levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports optional EHS cables and the HL10 handset lifter for remote desk-phone control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReceives power through its computer USB connection during standard operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports firmware updates for continued compatibility with supported equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnection Overview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#444444\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eComputer USB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eConnects the MDA200 to a computer and supplies power during standard operation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUSB Headset Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAccepts a compatible corded USB headset or supported wireless-headset USB adapter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eTelephone Interface Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eConnects the hub to a compatible desk phone using the supplied telephone interface cable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eEHS or Lifter Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eConnects an optional phone-specific EHS cable or compatible HL10 handset lifter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePower Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAccepts the optional external power supply required for an HL10 installation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Compatibility Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA headset is not supplied with the MDA200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNot every USB audio headset or wireless adapter is supported; confirm the exact headset model before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA phone-specific EHS cable is required for electronic remote answering on compatible desk phones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAn HL10 lifter and external power supply are required when electronic hook-switch operation is unavailable and remote answering is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eComputer call control depends on the softphone and compatible Plantronics software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe MDA200 is a legacy device, so compatibility with current operating systems and communications platforms should be confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#444444\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePoly, formerly Plantronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMDA200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e83757-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eHeadset communications hub and audio switcher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eConnected Communication Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eOne computer and one compatible desk phone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eHeadset Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUSB headset or compatible wireless-headset USB adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eComputer Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated USB cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDesk-Phone Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eTelephone interface cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSource Selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDedicated computer and desk-phone talk buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimultaneous Call Mixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNot supported; the hub switches between audio channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eCall Status Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eIncoming, active and held audio-channel status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDesk-Phone Audio Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration switch with listening and speaking volume controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eComputer Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eWideband and stereo support with compatible headset and application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eComputer Call Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDependent on the softphone, headset and compatible Plantronics software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRemote Desk-Phone Call Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRequires a separately available compatible EHS cable or HL10 handset lifter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eStandard Power Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eComputer USB connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eExternal Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSold separately and required when using an HL10 handset lifter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eUpgradeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMDA200 audio switcher and telephone interface cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eItems Not Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eHeadset, EHS cable, HL10 handset lifter and external power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eProduct Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eLegacy discontinued model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse one compatible USB headset for both computer and desk-phone calls with the Poly MDA200, and add it to your cart after confirming your headset, telephone and remote call-control requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FirstShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53256017248623,"sku":"MDA200","price":40.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0457\/5893\/9300\/files\/mda200-audio-video-accessories-1251620358.jpg?v=1785443926","url":"https:\/\/www.firstshop.co.za\/products\/poly-mda200-headset-communications-hub-400121","provider":"FirstShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}